A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

One of the more difficult tasks for me as president was to decide on the issue of confirming capital punishment awarded by courts... to my surprise... almost all cases which were pending had a social and economic bias. ”

English is necessary as at present original works of science are in English. I believe that in two decades times original works of science will start coming out in our languages. Then we can move over like the Japanese. ”

I was a disadvantaged child from a non-educated family, yet I had the advantage of being in the company of great teachers. ”

If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher. ”

Regarding marriage, it - somehow, it didn't happen. One fellow in such a big family not getting married is not an issue. ”

Writing is my love. If you love something, you find a lot of time. I write for two hours a day, usually starting at midnight; at times, I start at 11. ”

Great teachers emanate out of knowledge, passion and compassion. ”

I love the sea. ”

For me, there is no such thing as a negative experience. ”

Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined place - that is, the unique you. Have an aim in life, continuously acquire knowledge, work hard, and have perseverance to realise the great life. ”